I ordered the SPIGEN case. I'll post a review when it arrives.
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I was thinking, is the second mic hole really necessary?
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iPad mini iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 - Case roundup (UPDATED for iPad mini 3)
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I ordered the SPIGEN case. I'll post a review when it arrives.
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I was thinking, is the second mic hole really necessary?
I've tested recording video with the second hole blocked: there's a difference in audio for sure. It's used for noise cancellation, it seems.
Did you find the "covered" recording to be noticeably noisier, or was it more of a different EQ curve (more muffled, or tinnier)?
There was some extra background noise: I ran a fan and stood some distance from it. With both mice open to the sir (or at least having a channel), my voice was clearer.
Looking for a case that is as tough as the Otterbox Defender but without the annoying screen protector.
I purchased an Otterbox Defender and am going to try to remove the screen protector but i havent been able to find a protective case (covers all edges and has lay on the table design) and also protects the front with a case or cover of some sort
Does anyone recommend AGAINST removing the otterbox protector?
If anyone can help me find a rugged case it's going to be for someone in 6th grade so it has to take abuse
I purchased an Otterbox Defender and am going to try to remove the screen protector but i havent been able to find a protective case (covers all edges and has lay on the table design) and also protects the front with a case or cover of some sort
Does anyone recommend AGAINST removing the otterbox protector?
If anyone can help me find a rugged case it's going to be for someone in 6th grade so it has to take abuse
I almost purchased this because I wanted superior protection without a screen protector. It has a hard plastic front cover that is removable or can be used on the back:
http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Tough-Jacket-Case-iPad/dp/B00A9SR11Y
Good to know. Does the cover also magnetically make the triangle when folding over the cover to make the stand? Some cases do (like the Moko), but some don't (like my Monoprice case).
The current Lifeproof Fre for iPad mini does work with the rMini, just tested it on a friends rMini and it fits just fine. http://www.lifeproof.com/en/ipad-mini-fre/
I bought the Kavaj Berlin case - as another user reported, the case is so snug that the sleep/wake button remains depressed, prompting the "slide to power off." I ended up cutting out a hole for it, but I still hate this case. It's generally junky quality, and it doesn't stand up on its own very well. I should have just returned it, but since I altered it I can't.
I have a Pack n' Smooch felt sleeve for my MBP - it's very nice. Although I wouldn't get one for an iPad though, since the stand and sleep/wake functionality is a priority.
I have a Pack n' Smooch felt sleeve for my MBP - it's very nice. Although I wouldn't get one for an iPad though, since the stand and sleep/wake functionality is a priority.
The Belkin Apex 360 doesn't have the back mic hole and is a pain to get on, but seems to work okay. Better than the Griffin Survivor as it's not quite as thick, has grooves around the back for grip, and a detachable Smart Cover that they call a Quick Stand. Plus the front lid locks in with a latch to keep the cover closed.
Just bought this from eBay...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301016310773?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I even emailed the seller beforehand to make sure the case had the mic cutout. I was told it did. Received the case today, and it does NOT have a mic cutout. So it's not as pictured.
Just wanted to warn others. Thankfully it's not a lot of money. I've messaged the seller for a refund.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301016310773?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I even emailed the seller beforehand to make sure the case had the mic cutout. I was told it did. Received the case today, and it does NOT have a mic cutout. So it's not as pictured.
Just wanted to warn others. Thankfully it's not a lot of money. I've messaged the seller for a refund.
I agree. Additionally, some of the more snug ones on the iPad Mini don't work well at all for the rMini, such as the Speck FitFolio, doesn't fit the rMini's slightly extra thickness well at all, same with the SwitchEasy Coverbuddy.
I want to find a back plate that'll allow the use of my existing mini's Smart Cover on my rMini. I loved my Switcheasy CoverBuddy, but it just doesn't fit securely (one corner always seems to want to pop up cause it's slightly too thin), not to mention lack of the mic hole.
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Neither, yuck! lol
This was from a few days ago, but yes, the Poetic Slimline does make the triangle magnetically.
No, they don't necessarily fit. The thickness increase is small but significant. Some cases will fit, some won't, and some will fit but not quite right.
The problem is a lot of case sellers (mostly eBay type stuff) are treating them interchangeably, causing even more confusion.
Magpul is now shipping the ridiculously popular and amazing Field Case for the iPad mini.
Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2013/11/26/magpul-releases-field-case-for-ipad-mini/
Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2013/11/26/magpul-releases-field-case-for-ipad-mini/
This thread is an iPad mini Retina case roundup. Best not to confuse folks with an already confusing compatibility situation between 1st and 2nd gen cases.
